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03-21-2007, 10:33 AM

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I think Hamilton is being flattered a bit by his car (obviously) since it is the clear #2 this year behind Ferrari. Given a straight fight between Massa and Hamilton, Massa will come out on top IMO but we shall see. THere's no doubt Lewis is headed for greatness and will likely eclipse the other Brit on the grid's record of 1 win (Jense) in his maiden year.

The same could be said for Massa.

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03-21-2007, 11:12 AM

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The same could be said for Massa.

I disagree,........he was able to keep close pace to MS last year (at least in the second half, cause thats all I can remember). I think when Massa is "on his game," he is a fantastic driver. Im sure he learned stuff from Shumi.

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03-21-2007, 11:29 AM

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Barrichello, on a blue moon, could match Schumacher and beat him at Ferrari. But he's been pretty well exposed as an average driver, at least IMO.

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03-21-2007, 01:41 PM

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Barrichello, on a blue moon, could match Schumacher and beat him at Ferrari. But he's been pretty well exposed as an average driver, at least IMO.

I thought we were talking about Massa. Perhaps you are using RB as a comparison, as he used to be in Massa's place as second fiddle to MS (when MS was around)??? Anyway, I didnt say he was as good, or better,...I said came close to his Pace in the second half of last season on a fairly consistent basis as far as I can remember. Sure, RB may have done the same thing when he was with Ferrari (im not sure if he did or not,...didnt pay attn back then), but I think Massa has come a long way since the beginning of last season. I also think he is a very good driver. RB is average,...sure. I would posit that FM is better. Of course, the car has everything to do with everything and perhaps it is flattering Massa to a degree. One thing you can do is compare how Massa did in relation to MS,.....I think he did pretty well. I think that shows he has some pretty good talent. Who knows,.....I could be wrong,...........

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03-22-2007, 09:51 AM

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You win the bet and I get a 3 day ban beotch, but that will not be happenin'. Ferrari is waaaaaaaay too strong.

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I think Hamilton is being flattered a bit by his car (obviously) since it is the clear #2 this year behind Ferrari. Given a straight fight between Massa and Hamilton, Massa will come out on top IMO but we shall see. THere's no doubt Lewis is headed for greatness and will likely eclipse the other Brit on the grid's record of 1 win (Jense) in his maiden year.

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